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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday left Abuja for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as Nigeria moves to deepen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties with the country. The trip was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, in a post on X, where he outlined the…
Nigeria’s electricity supply was again thrown into crisis on Friday after the national power grid collapsed for the first time in 2026, plunging large parts of the country into darkness and disrupting economic activity. Data from the power sector showed that electricity generation dropped steeply from over 4,500 megawatts to just 24 megawatts by around…
The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has formally deepened its operational collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) to enhance air-ground coordination and boost combat effectiveness in the North-West, military officials said Thursday. The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit by AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding…
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the deployment of three ambassador-designates to strategic diplomatic missions in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The development was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Ambassador Ayodele Oke has been…
Activist Adetoun Onajobi, also known as Just Adetoun, has challenged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun over allegations of neglecting public welfare, particularly regarding emergency ambulance services. This stems from a December 2025 road accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua, where Adetoun claimed the state lacked functional ambulances and the governor was allegedly partying in Ghana. Adetoun…
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Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has revealed that the Nigerian economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has sharply declined. Speaking to CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Oduwole attributed the gains to ongoing economic reforms, renewed investor confidence, and strengthened…
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing escalating security threats in the area, a decision that has drawn criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The closure, outlined in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026, was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary…
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has condemned the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as shocking, unacceptable and a dangerous indicator of worsening insecurity in the region. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the association…
The European Union (EU) has announced that Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries will receive €510 million in humanitarian aid as part of a larger €1.9 billion package for 2025. This funding aims to address growing crises and support vulnerable populations in West and Central Africa, the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, and other regions. The…